Through a series of essays contributed by leading experts in the field, The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Practical Theology presents an introduction to practical theology as a major area of Christian study and practice, including an overview of its key developments, themes, methods, and future directions. * The first comprehensive reference work to provide a survey, description and analysis of practical theology as an area of study * A range of leading scholars in the field provide original contributions on the major areas, issues, and figures in practical theology * Reviews an extensive range of methods for studying theology in practice, along with sub-disciplines in theological education such as pastoral care and preaching * Covers developments in the discipline in a range of global contexts and distinct Christian traditions * Shows how practical theology is relevant to everyday life
- ISBN10 1444345745
- ISBN13 9781444345742
- Publish Date 22 November 2011 (first published 1 January 2011)
- Publish Status Unknown
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Imprint Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd)
- Pages 640
- Language English